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4.19.18

Golf While Deployed in Afghanistan

by Doug Fry

Some of you may have seen a post or two on Erin Hills’ social media describing how I missed the U.S. Open because my WI Army National Guard Medevac unit was activated and...

4.12.18

Say Hello to the Kettle Loop

by Erin Hills

As one of the rare public-access golf courses that has overnight lodging with only 18 holes, Erin Hills has embraced this structure as it allows for a more intimate experience for...

9.22.17

2017 U.S. Open: Select Course Statistics

by Erin Hills

Now that the dust has settled from Wisconsin’s first U.S. Open, let’s look back at how the game’s best players fared against our glacier-shaped holes. The following are some...

7.11.17

The 2017 U.S. Open by the Numbers

by Erin Hills

Wisconsin’s first U.S. Open Championship made for a fun fascinating week of golf. The numbers below provide a glimpse into many areas of the championship: 9,485 THE NUMBER OF...

3.10.17

The Sommelier’s Preview for 2017

by Matt Tesch

It’s going to be an electrifying year as Erin Hills hosts the U.S. Open Championship and our wine cellar is uncorking a preview of its 2017 offerings for the celebration....

7.31.16

Commitment and Patience: Topdressing

by Zach Reineking

As the days continue to count down towards the 2017 U.S. Open, the Turfgrass Department is often asked, “What are you doing to prepare for the Open?” A simple question, but...

6.10.16

What Will Be the Hole to Watch in 2017?

by Erin Hills

One of the intriguing aspects of having the world’s best players visit a new venue for a major championship is the unknown – what will the winning score be? What will be the...

5.24.16

Remembering the 2011 U.S. Amateur

by Erin Hills

The 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship at Erin Hills and Blue Mound Golf & Country Club marked the first time the world’s premier amateur competition was held in Wisconsin,...

4.5.16

Burn Day at Erin Hills

by Zach Reineking

This morning was Burn Day at Erin Hills, as we undertook some controlled burns that help stimulate the regrowth of native plant species while controlling invasive plants. This...